by Teresa Strom For years, many young people in foster care have been prevented from participating in everyday activities essential for their development and for […]
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Shelby and Me: A Resource for Maintainign ConnectionsBook Review
Every once in a while someone will come up with a new take on a classic dish, dramatically improving something we thought we knew all […]
Read moreCaring for Children with Nonsuicidal, Self-Injurious Behaviorby Jeanne Preisler
Someone close to me used to intentionally cut himself when he was younger. He wasn’t trying to kill himself. He wasn’t trying to harm himself […]
Read moreRecognizing and Responding to Disclosure or Signs of Sexual Abuseby Donna Gillespie Foster
If you are a foster or adoptive parent, I am sure you will believe me when I say that my 17 years as a foster […]
Read moreParenting Children Who’ve Experienced Traumaby Bob DeMarco
When our family joined your ranks as foster parents we didn’t know we were bringing children into our family who had special needs. We knew […]
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